201 , Corgi Yearling
236 pages, Paperback
Review copy
Themes: teen changes - not the normal ones, having very odd parents, trying to avoid being different at school, lots of humour, firm friendship found then lost through necessity, mild teen crush, moderate peril
Summary from Random House Children's Publishing
Marcus was convinced that vampires didn't exist. He was very wrong . . .
On his thirteenth birthday, Marcus Howlett is faced with a bombshell. His parents are half-vampire. And, although he hates the thought of it, he is about to become one too.
But, as he secretly blogs about the horrors of his new fangs, bad breath and cravings for blood, Marcus is unaware that his life is in serious danger . . .
Marcus was convinced that vampires didn't exist. He was very wrong . . .
On his thirteenth birthday, Marcus Howlett is faced with a bombshell. His parents are half-vampire. And, although he hates the thought of it, he is about to become one too.
But, as he secretly blogs about the horrors of his new fangs, bad breath and cravings for blood, Marcus is unaware that his life is in serious danger . . .
Nayuleska's thoughts
It
was a real pleasure to read this because I'd read the second book
first. It was really funny how poor Marcus totally rebelled against
every step in becoming a half-vampire. His parents are so enthusiastic
they remind me of Amu's parents in the anime Shugo Chara, where one character does
transform into a bat themed costume...thankfully Marcus won't have wings
in his human form.
Marcus uses humour to cover up his fear and
uncertainties. I adored Tallulah, especially the role she plays at the
end. I nearly cried at the end for what she had unwillingly sacrificed.
This gets 9/10 because, unless I've forgotten (likely) there wasn't much
of an explanation as to why the school didn't seem to mind that Marcus
skipped several days at a time.
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Suggested read
For another vampire who struggles with himself at school, check out Vlad's in Eight Grade Bites by Heather Brewer
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